If you're a skier, you've heard about K2 skis. The K2 brand was the first fiberglass ski made in the United States, the product of one innovative man's efforts. In 1961, Bill Kirschner borrowed a pair of skis to use as a pattern for his ski design, made of fiberglass. His prototype performed so well on the slopes, that Bill Kirschner decided to launch his skis in commercial production.
Previously, skis were made of laminated wood, giving the flexible “sole” required to navigate the uneven terrain of ski slopes at speed, but the main downside of the laminated wood ski was breakage under stressful conditions, usually at very inconvenient times for the skier.
In 1964, Bill Kirschner launched his fiberglass K2 skis into the marketplace with just 250 pairs. They were a hit with skiers, being both flexible and strong. The following year, 1600 pairs of K2 skis were released, and sold like hotcakes. By 1968, K2 skis were established in the marketplace, selling 21,000 pairs of skis. Kirschner Manufacturing's K2 ski division had grown from one employee in 1964 to 83 employees. The rest is history.
Today, K2 skis are still the best selling skis in the United States, with a line of skis to suit the needs of every skier, from novice to Olympic, traversing a variety of slope conditions. The K2 skis were eventually bought out, and the current K2 manufacturer has expanded the line to include snowboards and boots, meeting with unparalleled success. Much of the success is due to maintaining the stringent quality standards of Bill Kirschner's initial prototype.
In the 2006 – 2007 K2 offerings, you'll find a ski to suit your skill. Here are just a few.
The Junior All Mountain K2 skis are engineered with the younger skier in mind, engineering weight and length variables to produce an all around ski that's durable and performs well in a variety of conditions and terrain.
The Apache series is made for the aggressive skier who “goes for broke”, desiring core performance and endurance in all-mountain terrain.
The Comanche series provides a mix, delivering performance in a recreational ski. These K2 skis include the K2 patented torsion box construction with integrated Marker binding plates.
The T-Nine series is engineered specifically for women, with K2's Bioflex core and integrated binding producing a high performance ski appropriate to a range of skill levels, from novice to hard core athlete.
The Moto series will satisfy every racer's dream. Engineered for juniors and adults alike, this K2 model delivers high performance in a racing ski which is forgiving yet responsive. You'll knock 'em dead!
If you're looking for a new pair of skis, K2 is the way to go! The K2 models mentioned here are just a sampling of what K2 has to offer. Before you buy, take a good look into what K2 has to offer you.
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